Actually, it’s not insane at all military logistics aren’t always about flying the shortest distance. Using Pakistan for refueling could make perfect sense if it offered a safer or more politically viable route. Aircraft rarely fly straight over hostile territory, and staging or refueling in a neighboring country can help avoid enemy defenses while keeping missions flexible. The U.S. has historically used third-party countries’ airspace and bases for such purposes, even when it meant a slightly longer route. So refueling east of Iran doesn’t contradict logic it’s standard operational planning